At its May 19 meeting, the Pleasanton City Council approved the allocation of approximately $953,000 in funding through the City’s Housing and Human Services Grant (HHSG) Program to support programs and services that assist vulnerable residents and address critical community needs.
The HHSG Program combines federal and local funding sources into a single grant program, including the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds, the City’s Lower Income Housing Fund (LIHF), and General Fund contributions.
For the fiscal year 2026/27 funding cycle, the City received 19 applications from nonprofit agencies serving a wide range of community needs. Following a comprehensive review process, the City approved funding allocations that prioritize programs focused on food security; support for vulnerable populations, including domestic violence victims, abused children, and homeless individuals; housing stability; tenant protection services; and workforce development.
Grant recipients include organizations such as Open Heart Kitchen, Spectrum Community Services, Tri-Valley Haven, CALICO, and the Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Tri-Valley Career Center. Funding will also continue to support housing-related programs through organizations, including CityServe of the Tri-Valley, Abode Services, Goodness Village, Centro Legal de la Raza, ECHO Housing, and Tri-Valley REACH.
This year’s recommendations reflect a strategic effort to focus funding on programs that directly address foundational human needs, including stable housing and food access, while maximizing the impact of limited available resources.
“These grant programs help ensure that critical services remain available for residents who need them most,” said Pleasanton Mayor Jack Balch. “From food and housing support to senior services and workforce programs, these investments strengthen the organizations that help keep our community healthy, connected, and resilient.”
The approved funding includes:
- $384,450 in federal CDBG funding
- $112,635 in federal HOME funding
- $402,075 from the City’s Lower Income Housing Fund
- $100,000 from the City’s General Fund